“We are loathe to see the closing of our outdoor recreational facilities because outdoor activity is important to both physical and mental wellness,” she said. “It is unfortunate that the lack of compliance by some means the loss of the use of municipal facilities for the majority who are adhering to the provincial social distancing mandate. However, this is a matter of public health and safety.”

Living Memorial Park and Dale Meadows Sports Complex remain open for passive use.

Earlier, the Summerland Arena and the Summerland Aquatic and Fitness Centre were also closed to the public.

Boot said the community has been respectful of the closures.

Anthony Haddad, Summerland’s chief administrative officer, said the public has been observing physical distancing recommendations, with people keeping two metres apart in an effort to slow the spread of the virus.

“It’s great to see people really paying attention to the distancing requirements,” he said.